Leaving

We're packing today to head to Bemidji tonight and Brainerd tomorrow night. Mike is at work; his department is behind so he was able to work overtime yesterday and Wednesday. This morning I ran to town to get his check, stop at the bank, get some more chocolate milk (which is cheaper than white milk this week,) and vacuum the van. A lot of times I vacuum the van at home with the vacuum cleaner, but for 50 cents, I think the suction is worth it in town because it only takes five minutes versus an hour. :) Have a great weekend!

Bonfire

Well, today was the day... I got my permit yesterday, called today, and then lit the match to the big pile of sticks in our fire circle. We have some huge tree logs next to it that started burning also so I just put the hose to them since Mike wants them cut up for the fireplace. I sent the kids out with a package of hot dogs and one of marshmallows for a "treat," and all the marshmallows went. I think that is a first! I suppose it does help now that we have kids that know how to roast them instead of setting fire to them (although that was done on purpose too!) :) Now we're going to eat some chicken for supper and head to the pool.

Another Day

Wow, the weekend flew quickly by! We had fun in Warroad and spent around 12 hours there for the 4th of July. The kids signed up for the nickle registration and got ice cream cones, we did the races (all of us who were in the 3-legged race placed either 1st, 2nd, or 3rd!) and bought some cotton candy with our winnings, attended the paper plate drop (and came home with 6--could have been 8, but Someone was nice and shared two,) attended the parade, Mike ate eight different types of chili at the chili cook-off, and then we waited around for the fireworks. There was a lighted boat parade, but Tracy said there were only three boats (I only saw one.)

Today the kids and I went to town and mowed at the church building, went to the outdoor pool (and got POURED on,) went to the library, and did a couple other errands. We barely beat Mike home from work, and then I made some steak and mashed potatoes for supper. I can't remember the last time we had potatoes!!! I'm sure we have more in Bemidji at a friend's house, but it wasn't worth the drive down. :)

Tomorrow Tracy has a violin lesson, and then I'm not sure what we'll do. A few of the kids have been doing some "summer school" stuff.

That's it; I need to see if I can get Laura to sleep. She likes to stay up late and sleep late in the morning.

Pictures

Alright, here's a recent picture of the garden. I think I got a "dead" package of carrots because I'm not seeing anything. I did read on the package today that it takes a few weeks to germinate so maybe I'll give them more time before trying to plant something else. Also, I think something got four of my onions even though I have the fence. It doesn't always get closed with so many little helpers... My strawberries (not in this picture) actually have berries on them; I couldn't bear to pluck the flowers off! :) I noticed earlier the lettuce can start to be picked so we may have to have a salad Sunday.



Here's a picture of me in my new shirt. I wore it two days in a row because it was so cool. For some reason, I think it makes me look pregnant. :) I couldn't get the red eye out either. :(

*Look at that beautifully organized bookcase!* LOL--You should see the one in the living room--a BIG contrast...

Prenatal Appointment

I had a prenatal appointment yesterday, and everything is looking really well. The baby's heartbeat was at 168 again, and I measured 28 cm. We have a seven-week range of when this baby could be due, but I would guess I'm around 24 weeks. Time will tell...

We went to town yesterday afternoon, and the kids took bikes, rollerblades, and the stroller on the bike trail while I did a couple errands. We met up at the outdoor pool. It was quite chilly, but they built mini pools and the water warmed enough to play in. We had free dilly bar coupons from the library so used those afterwards and headed home.

It smelled SOOOOOOOOOOOO good when I walked in the door. Before we left, I threw some chicken breasts and bacon into the crockpot so we had those for supper with green beans, applesauce, and something else, I think. (That was too long ago to remember.) I'm awake now because I have heartburn; I'm hoping it's from the greasy bacon and not the pregnancy! :)

Sewing

Tracy and I were busy yesterday evening. We made three pairs of shorts, and I'm working on a shirt for myself. I think I only have the sleeves left. I remember telling someone once that a pair of shorts took about ten minutes to sew. However, I will have to amend that statement to, "It takes about ten minutes to sew a child's-size pair of shorts."

I have a prenatal appointment later today, and we plan to spend time in town this afternoon. The kids want to bring bikes/rollerblades on the bike path so we'll see what we can do. I have some small errands I can run also.

I'll have to post a picture of my shirt and one of the garden later today or tomorrow or whenever I get to it. :)

Saturday

We got a lot of wind today plus rain so I didn't have to water the garden. :) I spied a couple weeds in there so I should go in and take care of them before they eat all my good nutrients.

We went to the pool this afternoon; a lot of people showed up today so the waters were too turbulent for Laura to walk where she normally does.

We missed a friend's wedding in Bemidji today, but we can't make them all... :(

I think everyone is asleep so I should either go find some ice cream or go to sleep. Since I got a nap earlier, ice cream sound good, but I think I should go to bed. I'm rambling anyway. :)